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Having said from the outset this layout was to make mistakes (and get 'em out of the way), hone my skills and report successes/failures which may help others, I turned my attention to the middle scenic board and the creation of the scenic webbing to be covered with kitchen roll soaked in a water/filler solution. Silly me tried to get away with using the solid sheet of aviary mesh but I just couldn't find an easy(ish) way so experimented with cardboard strips. Mildly successful, methinks.........

Not being totally happy with it, I experimented more with the mesh and think it will give a better result..........

The last pic doesn't really show the great variety of contours so hopefully this one will show it in a better light.......

You'll notice I had to give the hardboard road some medical attention

I am far happier with the mesh so will attempt to replace the card formers with mesh, the only hazards being frequently punctured by ends of wire and trying not to staple myself to the baseboard

After stabbing myself a couple of times trying to use mesh I opted for the easy option and used polystyrene foam. I used a mixture of the 2 inch thick boards of foam suitable shaped and the spray foam, although if you use spray foam you only need to spray less than half of what you eventually what you want to end up with at it seriously expands.

Good advice, Malc. I'm also with jonclox in that I've always found card strips easier to work with than wire. I reckon you can control contours better. I certainly wouldn't be replacing them... they look fine to me.